Cath Lab Tech-FT-25K Sign-on & Relocation. Must have completed Radiological Tech program

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers quality service and positive interaction with our customers while performing the tasks within this job description.
• Affords care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment, scrubs and assists physicians in the detection and localization of patient anatomy during diagnostic and interventional procedures within the Cardiac Cath lab.
• Provides protection to patients, family members and self in accordance with radiation safety standards.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedures, documents patient reactions or problems on requisitions and reports immediately to supervisor.
• Records key events occurring during the procedures and enters procedures and supplies via the physiologic computer system.
• Maintains ECG and pressure waveforms during the procedure.
• Affords assistance to physician in detection and localization of patient anatomy utilizing proper positioning and establishment of appropriate technical factors and sterile technique.
• Rotates and Participates “On Call” when scheduled.
• Affords assistance in additional coverage when applicable.
• Affords assistance with the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Cleans assigned area and maintains stock supply through inventory control.

Qualifications

• Completion of Radiological Technologist program, approved by the council on Medical Education of the AMA, and ACR.
• Current registration and licensure by the Arizona Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, American Registry of Radiological Technologists(R).
• BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) and ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months of hire date.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience performing angiographic procedures.
• Broad experience in Special Procedures to include angiography and interventional angiography.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with physicians, patients and all levels of the hospital staff.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with those identified as the KHI core behaviors.

Preferences

• Licensure preferred in ARRT (CT), ARRT (MR), ARRT (M) CVT Cath lab experience preferred.

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Categories: Category II - Possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Hazard(s): Radiation Exposure.

Work Requirements

• Carrying up to 35 lbs, lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing up to 300lbs.
• Standing and walking for periods of longer than 2 hours.
• Manual dexterity in handling fragile wires and catheters.
• Concentration, visual and auditory acuity for watching monitors and following instructions during procedures.
• Sitting, standing and walking to assist as needed.